De La Soul Optique and Speculative Office

Challenge: Develop a program for a vision center and adjacent spec office with particular attention to anthropometric and ADA requirements, lighting, and acoustics.

Design Concept: Stemming from the ancient proverb “the eyes are the window to the soul,” the mid-century modern inspired design exhibits transparency, evokes curiosity and entertains the eye through symbolic forms in order to mask the stigma of institutional healthcare and create an inviting atmosphere worthy of exploration and discovery.